Travel and accommodations information for UW Family Weekend
Air travel
Sea-Tac International Airport serves Seattle and is about 30 minutes from campus by car (during heavy traffic this may take up to an hour) or 45 minutes by Link light rail.
Hotel accommodations
UW Parent & Family Programs has partnered with several hotels near campus to offer discounted rates for UW Family Weekend. Rates may have minimum stay requirements and are based on availability. To guarantee the discounted rate and room type, please mention UW Family Weekend and your arrival date when you book.
Staypineapple Hotels
University Inn
0.2 mi NE of UW, 5 min walk
Watertown Hotel
0.3 mi NE of UW, 5 to 7 min walk
Downtown Seattle Staypineapple Hotels
Marriott Hotels
Courtyard Seattle Northgate
5 mi N of UW, 10 min from Northgate Station
Book by Tue, Oct. 13, 2026 for the Family Weekend rate.
Residence Inn Seattle U District
1 mi N of UW, 7 min drive
Enter promo code UWD when booking.
Hilton Hotels
Hampton Inn Northgate
5 mi N of UW, 5 min from Northgate Station
The Graduate Seattle by Hilton
0.3 mi NE of UW, 5 to 7 min walk
1 Hotel Seattle
New UW partner for 2026 to 2027, downtown Seattle
Book with promo code UWASH (rate code Q61) for the UW preferred rate, available throughout the year.